I'm really interested in learning survival skills and I think the military might be a great path for that. Are there specific military roles where you're taught and can teach survival skills?
Absolutely, the military offers several roles that emphasize survival skills. Keep in mind that almost all military training involves some level of survival skills, however, some roles focus on it more directly:
1. Army Special Forces (Green Berets): This branch of the military includes survival, evasion, resistance, and escape (SERE) training as part of their program. They are often deployed in hostile territories where survival skills are vital.
2. Navy SEALs: The training and missions of Navy SEALs frequently involve surviving in maritime and extreme cold environments. Their training also includes SERE courses.
3. Air Force Pararescue (PJs): Pararescue Jumpers receive training in wilderness survival, as their job includes rescuing service members from all sorts of hostile environments.
4. Marine Corps Recon: Marine reconnaissance personnel, much like their Army and Navy counterparts, receive comprehensive survival training due to their role in gathering intelligence behind enemy lines. They also take part in SERE training.
5. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers: While not as combative as the other roles, rescue swimmers are trained extensively in water survival and rescue strategies.
Remember, these fields are all highly competitive and require top physical and mental strength, in addition to commitment and dedication. It's a demanding career path, but if survival training is something you're passionate about, it could be a perfect fit.
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